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Prairie Gaillardia

Gaillardia aestivalis var. aestivalis

Lanceleaf Blanketflower

About This Plant

Sun to partial shade. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves on rigid stems, branching toward the top; flower stalks terminate in yellow rays, lobed at the margins and occasionally reddish at their bases. The slender plants grow up to 2 ft. Prairie gaillardia is a showy, prolific bloomer.

Origins: Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Maintenance

Clip off blooms after seeds have fallen to extend blooming period.

A wildflower of woodland edges, lending a delicate fragrance to spring breezes.

Min. Height: 1

Max Height: 2 feet

Min. Width: 1

Max Width: 2 feet

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